Alia College vs Malvern Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alia College
Hawthorn East · Independent high school · 7-12
96 students · ICSEA 1130
Malvern Central School
Malvern · Government primary · Prep-6
529 students · ICSEA 1163
| Measure | Alia College Hawthorn East VIC | Malvern Central School Malvern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 348 | #33 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #19 of 1,472 | #53 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 96 | 529 |
| Girls / boys | 57 / 39 | 265 / 264 |
| Foundation intake | – | 93 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 5.1% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1130 | 1163 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn East 3123 | Malvern 3144 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Stonnington |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alia.vic.edu.au | www.malvern-central.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (84.7 vs 84.0).
- •Malvern Central School has the higher ICSEA (1163 vs 1130), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alia College has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 15.2).
- •Malvern Central School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 96.
- •Alia College has grown faster over five years (41% vs 11%).
- •Alia College is a independent school while Malvern Central School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alia College better than Malvern Central School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alia College and Malvern Central School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn East and Malvern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alia College has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Malvern Central School has 15.2.
How do Alia College and Malvern Central School rank in VIC?
Alia College is 7th of 348 and Malvern Central School is 33rd of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.